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More than 130 years of hospitality history, Balaton views, distinctive fish dishes, Hungarian feasts and excellent local wines.
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Csopak Bakery · Breakfast and brunch · Specialty coffee
Buborék Csopak
Buborék Csopak is more than a bakery: sourdough breads, French butter pastries, the celebrated pistachio croissant, substantial brunch dishes and speciality coffee meet in a distinctive cycling hub. Opened in 2021 and named Dining Guide Alternative Restaurant of the Year in 2024, the bakery-bistro is complemented by a bicycle shop, workshop, hire service and modern accommodation. Thoughtful design, a covered terrace and memorable breakfasts near Csopak beach.
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Balatonszőlős Farm-to-table · Fine bistro · Local ingredients · Hungarian–French · Modern Hungarian · Seasonal
Casa Christa
Bib Gourmand cooking among almond trees above Balatonszőlős: Tóth Keve's contemporary Hungarian dishes, Balaton wines, a child- and dog-friendly estate, press houses and sweeping views.
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Csopak Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · BBQ · Bistro · Home-style cooking · Contemporary Hungarian · Modern Hungarian · Specialty coffee · Seasonal
Csopaki Resti
A small restaurant at Csopak station with a big personality, changing plates and Balaton wines.
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Alsóörs Balaton cuisine · Bistro · Fish · Home-style cooking · Seasonal
Fedélzet Bisztró
The waterfront bistro at Alsóörs Marina, where lifeguards cook and serve: breakfast, home-style vegetable stews, fish and modern desserts for a good cause.
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Badacsonytomaj Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · Wine terrace · Grill · Seasonal
Folly Arborétum és Étterem
An arboretum walk, Balaton views, estate wines and relaxed seasonal cooking on a Badacsonyörs hillside.
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Nemesgulács Balaton wines · Bistro · Wine terrace · Cultural pub
Gilvesy b-üzem
Gilvesy B-üzem in Nemesgulács is a wine bar and creative bistro reborn from an old concrete works at the foot of Szent György-hegy. Gilvesy Robert’s volcanic organic wines are joined by the Nemesgulács Fried Chicken sandwich, Angus croquettes, kimchi toast and seasonal vegetable dishes from Sipos Réka and Petykó István’s kitchen. Vinyl records, special wine tastings, fermented alcohol-free drinks and cultural events make this seasonal venue beside the railway station one of the Balaton Uplands’ most original meeting places.
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Keszthely Fish dishes · Traditional Hungarian · Traditional restaurant
Halászcsárda
Keszthely's Halászcsárda has been part of Balaton's history since 1934. Commissioned by the Festetics family, the columned-veranda inn beside Helikon beach serves Balaton-style fisherman's soup, pikeperch fillet, crispy fish bites, catfish paprikash and Hungarian specialities. Revived by the Szita family in 2012, the restaurant takes particular pride in its homemade Zala dödölle. Lakeside garden seating, occasional live music and almost a century of hospitality history at one of Keszthely's most historic restaurants.
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Balatongyörök Asian · Bistro · Local ingredients · Creative Hungarian · Beach bistro · Street food · Seasonal
Kicsi Csóka Bisztró
A shady garden bistro near the beach, with award-winning buffalo tartare and surprisingly creative blackboard specials.
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Hévíz Hungarian · Regional Hungarian · Traditional restaurant
Kocsi Csárda Hévíz
Cauldron goulash, rich venison stew with dödölle potato dumplings, crispy goose leg and generous csárda platters in the heart of Hévíz! Open since 1985, Kocsi Csárda welcomes you with traditional Hungarian dishes, an atmospheric garden terrace and live music, just a few minutes' walk from famous Lake Hévíz. A perfect choice for a substantial lunch or memorable dinner.
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Badacsony Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · Wine terrace · Local ingredients · Small plates · Seasonal
Pláne Badacsony
A cross-section of Badacsony's wine region in a tiny, distinctive wine bar, where every glass comes with a story and a personal recommendation.
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Örvényes American · Brunch · Burgers · Street food
Random Bagel Bar
An Örvényes bagel workshop where generously loaded street food, a cycling stop and a contemporary gallery meet in the same relaxed garden.
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Balatonfüred Balaton cuisine · Bistro · Fish · Home-style cooking · Hungarian · International · Seasonal
Spicc Bistro Balatonfüred
A waterfront bistro in Balatonfüred with generous portions, Hungarian–international classics and front-row Balaton views.
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Keszthely Traditional Hungarian · International
Tompos Étterem
A family restaurant in Keszthely's Zámor district, with room for a Hungarian lunch, a thoughtfully presented dinner or a larger group around a shared table. A terrace, varied indoor spaces and the Libás area provide the setting.
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Bistro · Fine bistro · Fish · Local ingredients · Contemporary Hungarian · International · Seasonal
Tópart Étterem
An elegant restaurant right on the waterfront, with Varga Jácint's seasonal cooking and one of Balatonvilágos's finest panoramas.
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Badacsonyörs Café · Breakfast and brunch · Specialty coffee
Vánkos
A romantic garden, distinctive specialty coffees, freshly prepared breakfasts and homemade cakes in Badacsonyörs. Vánkos's atmospheric stone house and V29 café make one of the Balaton Uplands' most appealing stops: shady trees, delicious bites, local wines and the lovely feeling that finally nothing is urgent.
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Alsóörs Balaton cuisine · Fine bistro · Fish · Traditional Hungarian · International · Seasonal
Ypsilon by bobo
Contemporary Hungarian and international cooking with front-row Balaton views at Alsóörs's Ypsilon Yacht Club, led by chefs Szabó Zsolt and Egri Zsombor.
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Balatonfüred Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · Wine terrace · Fine bistro · Local ingredients · Contemporary Hungarian · Modern Hungarian · Seasonal
Zelna Bisztró
A Michelin-recommended wine bistro in the heart of Balatonfüred, where Zelna's organic wines meet contemporary, seasonal Hungarian dishes.
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Breakfast and brunch in Balatonfüred: 4 places to try
Four ways to start the day in Balatonfüred: Pazar, Perla, Péklány and SENZA. Checked food options, seasonal details and links to our place guides.
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7 places with a view at Lake Balaton
Wine terraces, a garden and views from Tihany: seven different stops where the Lake Balaton panorama is part of the experience.
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Where to eat in Balatonfüred: 6 restaurants for 6 occasions
Balatonfüred restaurants for lakeside lunch, brunch, dinner with wine or a meal after a walk. Six checked places and tips for choosing and booking.
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Where to eat in Siófok: 5 restaurants for 5 occasions
Five Siófok restaurants for a lakeside dinner, Neapolitan pizza, Hungarian lunch, a trip to Töreki or a group meal, with practical booking tips.
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